Four in a Row

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ℹ️ About Four in a Row

The Four in a Row game is the digital version of the famous tabletop strategy game. Players take turns dropping colored discs into a vertically suspended grid. The first player to get four of their own discs in a line—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally—wins the game.

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⚙️ Details

🎮 How to play Four in a Row

Playing Four in a Row is simple to learn but difficult to master. You and your opponent (either AI or another player) choose a color. On your turn, you select one of the seven columns to drop your disc into. The disc will fall to the lowest available spot within that column. Your objective is to create a line of four of your discs. At the same time, you must watch your opponent’s moves to block them from getting four in a row. The game ends when one player achieves a line of four or when the entire grid is filled, resulting in a draw. Playing Four in a Row unblocked is a great way to have a quick mental challenge.

💡 Tips and Tricks for Four in a Row

Always control the center column. It offers the most potential winning lines (vertical, horizontal, and both diagonal directions). Be aware of ‘threats’ and ‘forks’. A threat is a position where you can win on your next turn. A fork is a move that creates two simultaneous threats, forcing your opponent to block one while you win with the other. A key strategy is to build ‘winning positions’ in the lower rows. Do not forget to play defensively; blocking your opponent is just as important as building your own lines. It is a game of foresight.

Look for ‘3-in-a-rows’ that have open ends.
Always check for your opponent’s vertical winning chances before making a move.
The player who goes first has a slight advantage if they play perfectly.

🕹️ Controls for Four in a Row

The controls for Four in a Row unblocked are extremely simple, as it is a turn-based game:

Mouse: Move your cursor to highlight the column you want to drop your disc into.
Left Mouse Click: Click to drop your disc into the selected column.

There are no complex keybinds or actions to learn. The entire game is played with the mouse, allowing you to focus 100% on strategy. This simplicity is its strength, making it a pure test of logic. It is a very different mental exercise from the riddles in Brain Test 2: Tricky Stories. The simplicity of Four in a Row is what makes it an endlessly replayable classic.

Editor's Review

Pros

Timeless strategic gameplay
Easy to learn
Quick to play
Excellent for mental exercise
Great 2-player mode

Cons

First player has an advantage
AI can be too easy or too hard
Simplistic visuals
Solved game for experts

Our Score

8.5 / 10

❓ FAQ

Is Four in a Row solvable?

Yes, the game has been ‘solved’ by computer science. The first player can always win if they make the correct moves, starting in the center column. However, against a human opponent who does not know the perfect strategy, it is a very balanced and challenging game.

What is the best strategy for beginners?

The best strategy is to focus on the bottom three rows. Try to build horizontal or diagonal threats there. Always block your opponent if they get three in a row. And, most importantly, try to control the center column.